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How do we stay sane, survive, and thrive in today’s world? On the Truth Tastes Funny podcast, writer/comedian Hersh Rephun explores the absurdity of life’s challenges, while engaging with experts who’ve dedicated themselves to finding serious solutions. Each week brings a new story from the fields of personal development, health & wellness, entrepreneurship, arts/entertainment, comedy, advertising, journalism, and more. Professionally, Hersh is a Message Therapist, specializing in “selling the truth,” making reality digestible, often with humor and always with humanity. So, whatever you’re cooking up, add a dash of insight and a spoonful of smiles, cuz the truth tastes funny.

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How do we stay sane, survive, and thrive in today’s world? On the Truth Tastes Funny podcast, writer/comedian Hersh Rephun explores the absurdity of life’s challenges, while engaging with experts who’ve dedicated themselves to finding serious solutions. Each week brings a new story from the fields of personal development, health & wellness, entrepreneurship, arts/entertainment, comedy, advertising, journalism, and more. Professionally, Hersh is a Message Therapist, specializing in “selling the truth,” making reality digestible, often with humor and always with humanity. So, whatever you’re cooking up, add a dash of insight and a spoonful of smiles, cuz the truth tastes funny.

    Chase Thornock's Magnificent Life: Autonomic Mastery

    Chase Thornock's Magnificent Life: Autonomic Mastery

    While in Salt Lake City, UT, recently, I had the pleasure of meeting Chase Thornock. When I heard part of his story - a journey of self-healing in the face of a deadly autoimmune disease - I was eager to have him on the show. Only when we sat down did I learn that we shared - to very different degrees - the same affliction: Crohn's Disease.
    Yes, Chase's story is inspiring, but it goes beyond the remarkable aspects of treatment, it speaks to that moment at which we confront mortality and life's energy in a single instant, making a choice that will lead us down a road we never envisioned.
    In Chase's own words:
    "I am a husband to an incredible woman and father to 3 wonderful little boys.  A year after my wife and I were married I was the CEO of a venture backed software company and seemingly on top of the world, but I was incredibly sick with an autoimmune disease.  After multiple surgeries, being fed through a line to my heart for months on end and almost dying from sepsis, I was bedridden and the doctors let me know they had no more answers for me.  It was during that time that I began preparing for the worst.  I raised millions of dollars from my bed and built several assisted living buildings to try to provide for my family for when I died.  It was in my darkest time that I had my moment of clarity: Only I could heal myself.  The doctors could not.  Only I could.  I sacrificed greatly and learned how to control and manipulate my mind and my body through my autonomic nervous system.  I learned how to heal myself.  Now I share my mastery techniques through What Magnificence with health care professionals, executives and entrepreneurs all around the world to help them heal and reconnect their minds and their bodies."
    Find Chase:  www.whatmagnificence.com  |   https://link.chtbl.com/Whatmagnificence
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    • 17 min
    The Pursuit of Authentic Happiness, with Clinical Sexologist Hannah Spanke

    The Pursuit of Authentic Happiness, with Clinical Sexologist Hannah Spanke

    If healthy relationships grew on trees, each of us would pick at least one.
    Since no such tree exists, we can be thankful for Hannah Spanke, who spent nearly a decade in the adult entertainment industry before becoming a Licensed Authentic Tantra Practitioner, a Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, and a Relationship & Life Coach specializing in helping individuals become their happiest selves through inner & outer work, while learning to understand and relate to their partners & family in the best ways possible.
    Hannah is a passionate advocate for authentic happiness, and sustainable healthy relationships, starting with the one we have with ourselves. All of her work is done from a trauma-informed approach, and she incorporates astrology, human design, Tibetan Buddhist Tantra, along with other spiritual teachings to ensure the most holistic approach to creating a happy life for herself and her clients. Hannah is not afraid to speak her mind and shares openly about her unorthodox past, as a way to empower others to live a life authentic to THEM.
    Chapter Markers:
    00:00 - Meet Hannah at 16
    04:00 - Alcohol & 75 Hard
    10:00 - Relationship Changes
    16:36 - A New Value System
    20:00 - Childhood and Messages to Girls & Boys
    23:00 - New Modalities & The Work
    30:00 - Taboos, Stigmas, and Sexual Learning
    36:00 - Ice Breaker
    42:00 - Dinner for Two
    Find Hannah:
    https://www.instagram.com/hannahspanke/
    https://www.hannahspanke.com/couplesretreathawaii
    https://www.hannahspanke.com
    https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZXFMOhyfAG2MA1lndvLIv?si=da12c1c535ee4500
    https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahspanke
    Instagram & TikTok: @hannahspanke
    If you enjoyed listening to Truth Tastes Funny, please leave a 5-star rating and a 300-word review on Apple Podcasts (click Listen on Apple Podcasts to access review option)
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    Check out Hersh’s new podcast: YES, BRAND
    Boldly taking brands where they desperately wanna go
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    on LinkedIn: HershRephun
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    • 44 min
    Irreverent and Seriously Funny, Victor Varnado Takes on Racism & Other Stupid Sh*t

    Irreverent and Seriously Funny, Victor Varnado Takes on Racism & Other Stupid Sh*t

    Victor Varnado and I hit if off right away. His mantra that "Nothing is sacred, because everything is stupid" speaks to the essence of my Truth Tastes Funny podcast. He's a comedian, producer, and filmmaker who has created and produced for Comedy Central, TruTV, VH1, and NERDIST. His writing has been published on VICE, Salon, and Marvel Comics. His cartoons are in The New Yorker and Mad Magazine. As a comedian, he has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and Late Night with Conan O’Brien. His new tome, The Anti-Racism Activity Book, is out now.
    And I would be remiss if I didn't alert you to an introductory campaign that is currently underway for Victor's new Magic Bookifier: Hit Maker, a service for podcasters, influencers, and content creators intrigued by the prospect of writing a captivating book to monetize your audio content, activate your following, or reach a wider audience, using a combination of AI and people smarts! Special pricing available this week at https://offer.magicbookifier.ai/magic-bookifier-hitmaker-h/
    Find Victor:
    IG- @robotosupremo 
    Twitter: @varnado 
    If you enjoyed listening to Truth Tastes Funny, please leave a 5-star rating and a 300-word review on Apple Podcasts (click Listen on Apple Podcasts to access review option)
    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
    Check out Hersh’s new podcast: YES, BRAND
    Boldly taking brands where they desperately wanna go
    Follow us on Instagram: @truthtastesfunny
    Follow Hersh on Instagram: @Hersh4all
    on LinkedIn: HershRephun
    on YouTube: HershRephun
    on Twitter: @TruthTstsFunny
    Our Website: TruthTastesFunny
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    • 33 min
    Where Life Leads Us - and Vice Versa: Kathleen Donnelly Israel

    Where Life Leads Us - and Vice Versa: Kathleen Donnelly Israel

    At 20, as she was about to be married, Kathleen Donnelly Israel told herself, "Your life is not your own anymore." Indeed, she went on to raise 5 children with her husband of 48 years, Ron Israel. They were a team couple for World Wide Marriage Encounter. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Art from San Diego State University and studied Expressive Arts Therapy at the European Graduate School in Switzerland. Kathleen cared for her husband for the 17 years that he had Parkinson’s disease until his death in 2018. She next studied spiritual healing from many enlightened thought leaders and teachers, and wrote her book Wisdom on the Camino, about her travels on the Camino Santiago in Spain and about sharing her wisdom with those she met there. Kathleen continues to live in San Diego, CA.
    Find Kathleen:
    Https://wisdomonthecamino.com
    https://www.facebook.com/kathleen.d.israel/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-donnelly-israel-97a2389/
    https://www.instagram.com/wisdomonthecamino/
    Wisdom on the Camino:
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CR9MGD3
    If you enjoyed listening to Truth Tastes Funny, please leave a 5-star rating and a 300-word review on Apple Podcasts (click Listen on Apple Podcasts to access review option)
    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
    Check out Hersh’s new podcast: YES, BRAND
    Boldly taking brands where they desperately wanna go
    Follow us on Instagram: @truthtastesfunny
    Follow Hersh on Instagram: @Hersh4all
    on LinkedIn: HershRephun
    on YouTube: HershRephun
    on Twitter: @TruthTstsFunny
    Our Website: TruthTastesFunny
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    • 45 min
    Finding Strength in the Dreams of Others: Rodney Waits

    Finding Strength in the Dreams of Others: Rodney Waits

    Rodney Waits has good instincts. A lot of us do. Thing is, we don't always trust them. When Rodney realized, "I've got to build myself before I actually can go empower other people," he decided to create the IMPACT>INFLUENCE podcast, dedicated to building up and not burning out. "As an entrepreneur I burn out," he concedes. "I've had about nine different businesses thus far. Owned two coffee shops, built a real estate brand, both in investing and in buying and selling, and still do that to this day. But the way that I actually got successful with those career endeavors is not because of what I was doing. It was because of the people that I was doing it for. So build on the strengths that you have and help other people find their strengths."
    Chapter Markers:
    00:00 - Impact is Greater than Influence
    06:30 - Empowered by Your Own Gifts
    13:00 - Lighten the Mood - Kreischer, Carlin, Hicks, and More
    17:00 - This Energy
    18:00 - The Best 2-3 Minutes Yet
    Rodney:
    https://thedisruptiveimpact.buzzsprout.com
    https://linktr.ee/rodneymwaits?mibextid=Zxz2cZ
    If you enjoyed listening to Truth Tastes Funny, please leave a 5-star rating and a 300-word review on Apple Podcasts (click Listen on Apple Podcasts to access review option)
    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
    Check out Hersh’s new podcast: YES, BRAND
    Boldly taking brands where they desperately wanna go
    Follow us on Instagram: @truthtastesfunny
    Follow Hersh on Instagram: @Hersh4all
    on LinkedIn: HershRephun
    on YouTube: HershRephun
    on Twitter: @TruthTstsFunny
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    • 22 min
    Sabrina Victoria Bears Witness: It is Possible to Human Better

    Sabrina Victoria Bears Witness: It is Possible to Human Better

    Just as our parents made choices that affected us, so too do we have the opportunity to set the narrative for those we bring into the world. My guest this week, Sabrina Victoria, was raised as a Jehovah's Witness, with no preparation for life outside of that world. As a single mom, determined to escape a 13-year narcissistic abusive relationship, Sabrina displayed a tenacity and optimistic spirit that has inspired fans worldwide and helped endless amounts of people break through and discover their own untapped talents and immense potential. Here, I sit down with the creator and CEO of Human Better 365, a human transformation company, creator of the Her Version Podcast and founder of Her Nation Community, speaker, entrepreneur and author, Sabrina Victoria. And we have A LOT of laughs through the darkness. Because Truth Tastes Funny.
    Chapter Markers:
    00:00 - Aliens & Deities
    03:12 - From G-d Loving to Boy Crazy
    09:00 - Single Motherhood & Kingdom Hall: "Good Job, Sabrina!"
    14:00 - Frickin' Chaos & An Escape Plan
    19:00 - Showing Up Every Day (and Getting Sh*t On)
    22:00 - I Will Survive - and Escape
    28:00 - Fading
    30:34 - Human Better 365
    Find Sabrina:
    https://www.sabrinavictoria.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/sabrinavictoriatv/
    https://www.instagram.com/sabrinavictoriatv/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinavictoria/
    If you enjoyed listening to Truth Tastes Funny, please leave a 5-star rating and a 300-word review on Apple Podcasts (click Listen on Apple Podcasts to access review option)
    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
    Check out Hersh’s new podcast: YES, BRAND
    Boldly taking brands where they desperately wanna go

    Follow us on Instagram: @truthtastesfunny
    Follow Hersh on Instagram: @Hersh4all
    on LinkedIn: HershRephun
    on YouTube: HershRephun
    on Twitter: @TruthTstsFunny
    Our Website: TruthTastesFunny

    Contact Us

    Explore Branded Ventures with Truth Tastes Funny and Hersh's YES, BRAND Podcast

    • 45 min

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120 Ratings

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Woa! Loved this episode. I got to see a whole other side of him. I didn’t know we both liked poker.

Maureen Scanlon ,

An hour worth investing, trust me!

I had the honor of guesting with Hersh and we had a great conversation. He asks the deeper questions, throws in humorous quips and sarcastic tones and it is a recipe for a great hour of listening enjoyment. Highly recommend to subscribe!
-Maureen

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UM YES.

Hersh is the bombdotcom. This podcast incorporates everything you would want in a podcast. Fun, real and inspirational. Highly recommend adding Truth Taste Funny to your list.

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